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December 2012 - March 2013 a season of entertainment on your doorstep civictheatre.ie Tallaght Drama Music Comedy Dance Dance Drama Vladimir presents A Viennese Christmas Vladimir invites you to share A Viennese Christmas; as the Slovak violin sensation adds a festive glow to some of the most beautiful classical melodies from the Romantic era, together with a flurry of seasonal evergreens to get you set for the most wonderful time of the year. The concert will feature guest star soprano Claudia Boyle and guest tenor Sean Costello. With music from the Strauss Family, Franz Lehar and Christmas carols, songs you know and love, this is the perfect start to the holiday celebrations. Bull Alley presents 1. God and Death By Woody Allen Directed by Alan Kinsella Two hilarious plays that have all the Allen hallmarks of satire, myth, New York and bumbling small men. 2. Henry V By William Shakespeare Directed by Katherine Murphy A rare Dublin production of William Shakespeare’s Henry V. Ballet Ireland presents The Nutcracker It’s Christmas and at a party in her home, young Clara receives a Nutcracker doll as a Christmas present from her favourite uncle Drosselmeyer. Her brother Fritz breaks it but Drosselmeyer puts it back together again. All too soon it’s time for the guests to depart and Clara and Fritz are put to bed. Unable to sleep with the excitement, Clara goes downstairs to get her Nutcracker doll and falls asleep under the Christmas tree. The stroke of midnight sounds and the magic begins! With all of the time-honoured elements in place, Clara is swept along into a world of mice and soldiers, to the snowflake scene, on to the kingdom of the sweets and the delectable Sugar Plum Fairy. This timeless Christmas classic will enthrall all who see it. ‘Sparkled from start to finish’ Sunday Business Post Music December Tues 4th Main Auditorium 8pm €25 & €23 concession December Thurs 6th - Sat 8th Main Auditorium 8pm €20 & €16 concession December 1. Tues 4th - Sat 8th 2. Tues 11th - Sat 15th Loose End Studio 7.30pm €13 & €10 concession 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 DECEMBER JAN FEBRUARY 1 2 28 29 30 31 MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 26 27 28 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ABBA FOREVER JASON BYRNE MOTHER HUBBARD MOTHER HUBBARD MOTHER HUBBARD MOTHER HUBBARD JULIAN LLOYD WEBBER DAVID O’DOHERTY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MY BROTHER JOE SCORPION SCORPION A SKULL IN CONNEMARA A SKULL IN CONNEMARA A SKULL IN CONNEMARA A SKULL IN CONNEMARA 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NUTCRACKER NUTCRACKER NUTCRACKER CROONING AT CHRISTMAS THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR TENDERFOOT TENDERFOOT TENDERFOOT THE THREE TENORS 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 31 (MON) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 A SKULL IN CONNEMARA COSI FAN TUTTE BRENDAN GRACE BRENDAN GRACE MONSTER /CLOCK MONSTER /CLOCK 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 MARCH MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN 1 2 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 SATCHMO THE MAGIC FLUTE THE MAGIC FLUTE THE MAGIC FLUTE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PAGEANT THE LEGEND OF LUKE KELLY THE LEGEND OF LUKE KELLY THE DEAL THE DEAL THE DEAL THE DEAL THE DEAL GOD & DEATH GOD & DEATH GOD & DEATH GOD & DEATH A VIENNESE CHRISTMAS GOD & DEATH HENRY V MOTHER HUBBARD HENRY V HENRY V HENRY V ABBA FOREVER HENRY V DES BISHOP WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR BLAZE AWAY W.A.G. A NICE BED TO DIE IN A NICE BED TO DIE IN A NICE BED TO DIE IN A NICE BED TO DIE IN THE SAND PARK THE SAND PARK THE SAND PARK THE SAND PARK THE ROVER PART TWO THE ROVER PART TWO THE DEVILS THE DEVILS THE DEVILS THE DEVILS THE DEVILS THE ROVER PART TWO THE ROVER PART TWO CASH ON DELIVERY CASH ON DELIVERY CASH ON DELIVERY CASH ON DELIVERY NOTE - VENUES ARE DENOTED BY COLOUR: MAIN AUDITORIUM LOOSE END STUDIO PHIL COULTER THE ROVER PART TWO 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 W.A.G. W.A.G.

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Page 1: Calendar of Events December 2012 - March 2013

December 2012 - March 2013a season of entertainment on your doorstep

civictheatre.ie

Tallaght

Drama Music

Comedy Dance

Dance

Drama

Vladimir presents

A Viennese ChristmasVladimir invites you to share A Viennese Christmas; as the Slovak violin sensation adds a festive glow to some of the most beautiful classical melodies from the Romantic era, together with a flurry of seasonal evergreens to get you set for the most wonderful time of the year. The concert will feature guest star soprano Claudia Boyle and guest tenor Sean Costello.With music from the Strauss Family, Franz Lehar and Christmas carols, songs you know and love, this is the perfect start to the holiday celebrations.

Bull Alley presents

1. God and DeathBy Woody AllenDirected by Alan KinsellaTwo hilarious plays that have all the Allen hallmarks of satire, myth, New York and bumbling small men. 

2. Henry VBy William ShakespeareDirected by Katherine MurphyA rare Dublin production of William Shakespeare’s Henry V.

Ballet Ireland presents

The NutcrackerIt’s Christmas and at a party in her home, young Clara receives a Nutcracker doll as a Christmas present from her favourite uncle Drosselmeyer. Her brother Fritz breaks it but Drosselmeyer puts it back together again. All too soon it’s time for the guests to depart and Clara and Fritz are put to bed. Unable to sleep with the excitement, Clara goes downstairs to get her Nutcracker doll and falls asleep under the Christmas tree. The stroke of midnight sounds and the magic begins! With all of the time-honoured elements in place, Clara is swept along into a world of mice and soldiers, to the snowflake scene, on to the kingdom of the sweets and the delectable Sugar Plum Fairy. This timeless Christmas classic will enthrall all who see it.

‘Sparkled from start to finish’ Sunday Business Post

MusicDecemberTues 4thMain Auditorium 8pm

€25 & €23 concession

DecemberThurs 6th - Sat 8thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20 & €16 concession

December1. Tues 4th - Sat 8th2. Tues 11th - Sat 15th

Loose End Studio 7.30pm€13 & €10 concession18 19 20 21 22 23 24

DECEMBER

JAN

FEBRUARY

1 2

2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

25 26 27 28

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

ABBAFOREVER

JASONBYRNE

MOTHERHUBBARD

MOTHERHUBBARD

MOTHERHUBBARD

MOTHERHUBBARD

JULIANLLOYD WEBBER

DAVIDO’DOHERTY

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

MY BROTHER JOE SCORPION SCORPION

A SKULL INCONNEMARA

A SKULL INCONNEMARA

A SKULL INCONNEMARA

A SKULL INCONNEMARA

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

NUTCRACKER NUTCRACKER NUTCRACKER

CROONING ATCHRISTMAS

THE FUREYS& DAVEY ARTHUR

TENDERFOOT TENDERFOOT TENDERFOOT

THE THREETENORS

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

31 (MON)

11 12 13 14 15 16 17A SKULL IN

CONNEMARA

COSI FAN TUTTE

BRENDANGRACE

BRENDANGRACE

MONSTER/CLOCK

MONSTER/CLOCK

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

MARCHMON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

1 2 3

25 26 27 28 29 30

SATCHMO

THE MAGICFLUTE

THE MAGICFLUTE

THE MAGICFLUTE

11 12 13 14 15 16 17PAGEANT

THE LEGENDOF LUKE KELLY

THE LEGENDOF LUKE KELLY

THE DEALTHE DEAL THE DEAL THE DEAL THE DEAL

GOD & DEATH GOD & DEATH GOD & DEATH GOD & DEATH

A VIENNESECHRISTMAS

GOD & DEATH

HENRY V

MOTHERHUBBARD

HENRY VHENRY VHENRY V

ABBAFOREVER

HENRY V

DES BISHOP

WHEELCHAIRWHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR

BLAZE AWAY

W.A.G.

A NICE BEDTO DIE IN

A NICE BEDTO DIE IN

A NICE BEDTO DIE IN

A NICE BEDTO DIE IN

THE SAND PARKTHE SAND PARKTHE SAND PARKTHE SAND PARK

THE ROVERPART TWO

THE ROVERPART TWO

THE DEVILS THE DEVILS THE DEVILS THE DEVILS THE DEVILS

THE ROVERPART TWO

THE ROVERPART TWO

CASH ONDELIVERY

CASH ONDELIVERY

CASH ONDELIVERY

CASH ONDELIVERY

NOTE - VENUES ARE DENOTED BY COLOUR: MAIN AUDITORIUM LOOSE END STUDIO

PHIL COULTER

THE ROVERPART TWO

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

W.A.G. W.A.G.

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Comedy

Family

Lynnwood Productions presents

ABBA Forever -It’s Time to PartyIt’s Christmas! It’s Party Time! It’s ABBA! From Waterloo (Again) to Dancing Queen expect a dazzling, fantastic performance including the most iconic hits, Mamma Mia, S.O.S, The Winner Takes All and many MANY more! This terrific show celebrates with a loud and proud fanfare! It has played to full houses all over Ireland during their tours here for the past 5 years! Get your glad rags on, brush up on the lyrics, don the dancing boots and come to the best party in town! You’ll be rockin’ in the aisles!!! ‘The finest ABBA voices I have heard anywhere‘The Sunday World

Special Eye Entertainment presents

Jason ByrneThe People’s PuppeteerYou have no idea what can be achieved on a live comedy stage until you have seen Jason Byrne spew forth more ideas in a couple of hours than most comics could hope to do in a couple of lifetimes. His brand new live show The People’s Puppeteer sees him attempt to keep control of an audience while losing control of himself. It’s the show the rest of the world is talking about. You don’t want to be one of the people to just hear about it you need to be one of the people to see it.

‘Full-on, doubled up, gasping for oxygen, hilarious’ Chortle

Centre Stage presents

Old Mother Hubbard’s Magical ChristmasOld Mother Hubbard with her faithful dog Growler and her handy man Little Jack Horner run the best B&B in Nursery Land AND she makes Santa‘s Christmas pudding! There may be nothing in the cupboard for her poor old dog but there are a host of fun characters to tell this festive tale including Candyce the Candy Queen, a lean, mean munching machine, Old King Cole and the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. This hilarious show is packed full of surprises, magic and fun for all the family!

Suitable for ages 4+

Music

Music

DecemberMon 10th & Tues 11thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20

DecemberWed 19thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20

SeptemberTues 4th - Sat 8thMain Auditorium 8pm

€16 & €14 concession€10 opening night€12 early bird

DecemberWed 12th Main Auditorium 8pm

€20

DecemberThurs 20thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20 & €16 concession

DecemberThurs 27thMain Auditorium 8pm

€25 & €22.50 concession

Lisa Richards Agency presents

Des Bishop Likesto BangDes Bishop is back, he likes to bang the drums, and he’s not afraid to show it. Combining his love of hip hop, strong jokes, audience participation and a newfound passion for drumming, Des has fun with wordplay in his brand new stand-up show. ‘It’s going to be a bit silly, a bit musical, a bit improvised’ says Des. ‘The title comes from being given an electronic drum kit as a gift recently. I started messing around with it and ended up behind a set on stage. It went really well, so I’ve put together a comedy show with a bit of rhythm in it.’ ‘Charismatic, sincere, eloquent and always seeking the angle.’ Chortle

IME Productions presents

The Three TenorsIreland’s Greatest VoicesIreland’s hottest trio - Declan Kelly, David Martin, Ray O’Hare - promise you a night to remember! This thrilling concert is packed with the world’s most beautiful and magical feel-good songs. Hear Christmas favourites Silent Night, When a Child is Born, White Christmas’ and Greatest Hits from Sinatra (My Way, New York, New York), Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah), The Dubliners (Song for Ireland), Roy Orbison (Blue Bayou) and Michael Jackson (Heal The World) to Pavarotti (Nessun Dorma) and Elvis (Love Me Tender, Can’t Help Falling in Love) plus a rousing Irish selection!Joined by star violinist Maria Mason.‘Fabulous, high-calibre, contemporary style - the entire audience was moved by their soulful performance’ Sunday Independent

Bottom Dog Theatre Company presents

Crooning at ChristmasA festive Christmas concert for all the family starring Rat Pack star Liam O’Brien and his Million Dollar Swing Band. A veteran of the UK jazz scene, the former Emmerdale star brings his hit show Crooning at Christmas to the Civic for his annual yuletide celebration of the swing era. Having toured the world playing Dean Martin, Liam has put together an incredible fun and festive concert with all your favourite Christmas hits including White Christmas, Baby It’s Cold Outside, Let It Snow and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas along with newer tunes by Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Bublé.

‘O’Brien reproduces Dean Martin’s charmertones to a tee’ Liverpool Echo

Fishamble: The New Play Company presents

A Wheelchair on my FaceA look back at a myopic childhoodBack by popular demand...This delightful story of a myopic seven year old is brought to you by actor and comedian, Sonya Kelly (The Savage Eye). Developed as part of Show in a Bag of Dublin Fringe Festival, Fishamble and ITI to resource theatre makers and actors.‘delightfully whacky.. hilarious.. tight script and engaging performance.. terrific.’ Irish Times

Joe McCadden presents

The Fureys &Davey ArthurRenowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away etc, The Fureys & Davey Arthur have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 34 years. They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk / middle of the road based songs and music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls in the world. Their emotive songs stir many emotions…tears and laughter, sadnessand joy.

An ideal Christmas gift - Early booking advised

Green Light Management Ltd presents

Blaze AwayThe Incredible Story of Josef LockeDevised and Directed by Cathal MacCabe Josef Locke was one of the most popular entertainers in Ireland and Britain in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Blaze Away! The Incredible Story of Josef Locke chronicles the scandalous life and the great songs of the Derry born singing legend. A notorious womaniser, his legendary tussles with the British tax authorities had him fleeing Britain to Ireland where he lived out the remainder of his life. The show includes his life-long signature tune Hear My Song, Violetta and Come Back To Sorrento, I’ll Walk Beside You, Blaze Away, The Old Bog Road and My Heart and I.

An ideal Christmas gift - Early booking advised

ComedyMusic

DecemberSchools Shows:Fri 14th, Mon 17th,Tues 18th 9.45am & 12pm €8 & teachers go free.

Family Shows:Fri 14th @ 7pmSat 15th @ 3pm & 7pmSun 16th @ 3pm Admission: €10

MusicJanuarySat 12thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20 & €16 concession

MusicDecemberFri 28thMain Auditorium 8pm

€25

DramaJanuaryThurs 3rd - Sat 5thLoose End Studio 8:15pm

€16 & €12 concessionSuperSaver: €10 Jan 3rd

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Decadent Theatre Company presents

A Skull In ConnemaraWritten by Martin McDonaghFor one week each autumn, Mick Dowd is hired to disinter the bones in certain sections of his local cemetery, making way for new arrivals. As the time approaches for him to dig up those of own late wife, strange rumours regarding his involvement in her sudden death seven years earlier begin to resurface…Winner of the Evening Standard & George Devine Awards for Most Promising Playwright 1996, Martin McDonagh’s brilliant black comedy, A Skull In Connemara is one of his funniest plays. Nominated for an Olivier award in 1997 the play is guaranteed to make you laugh, squirm and avoid graveyards! McDonagh’s writing is pitiless but compassionate; he casts a cold, hard but understanding eye on relationships made of mistrust, hesitation, resentment and malevolence’  The Sunday Times

No Tears Productions presents

A Nice Bed To Die InWritten by Derek MastersonDirected by Steven Masterson“Two women. Similar in age. About to die. …That’s where the similarities end.” After the great success of the critically acclaimed Bound, No Tears Productions are proud to bring you A Nice Bed to Die In. Two mature women find themselves sharing the same room in a private terminal cancer unit; the only problem being they are from very different post codes in Dublin. A Nice Bed to Die In looks at the social dichotomy in Dublin, analysing class structure, isolation of the elderly and dysfunctional families.

Contains Strong Language

Opera Theatre Company presents

Così Fan TutteCharming, witty and provocative, Così Fan Tutte is filled with beguiling arias and iconic ensembles, and explores the vagaries and vacillations of young love. In Mozart’s tale of temptation and seduction, two young men make the mistake of boasting about their perfect lovers. Don Alfonso spots a chance to make some money and claims that all women are fickle, wagering that these ‘constant fiancées’ can be easily seduced. In her Opera Theatre Company debut, Irish director Orpha Phelan directs a vocally luminous cast in Mozart’s sublime romantic comedy. Sung in English, the six piece Opera Theatre Company touring ensemble is conducted byAndrew Griffiths.‘Ireland’s premier purveyor of qualityoperatic productions.’ Opera Britannia

OperaFebruaryTues 19thMain Auditorium 8pm

€28 & €25 concession

DramaFebruaryTues 12th - Sat 16thMain Auditorium 8pm€20 & €16 concessionSuperSaver €10 Tues 12th

DramaFebruaryWed 13th - Sat 16thLoose End Studio 8:15pm

€12 & €10 concession€8 for groups

TenderfootIn September 2012, 42 transition year students from 8 schools in South County Dublin signed on for their first day of TENDERFOOT, the Civic Theatre’s apprentice theatre programme. Transition year is all about experience - new experiences and new ways of learning. Apprenticeship is all about learning by doing. TENDERFOOT offers transition year students interested in theatre an opportunity to learn about all aspects of the art of theatre in a hands-on way. The plays in the TENDERFOOT programme are written, performed, produced and designed by the students under the guidance of their tutors. TENDERFOOT tutors are all working theatre professionals. The work in this programme is the work of young theatre artists - our TENDERFEET. We hope you enjoy their first tentative steps.TENDERFOOT is funded by The Civic Theatre, South Dublin County Arts Office and The Arts Council’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

WAGWritten & Directed by Gemma DoorlyFormer Fair City actress, Gemma Doorly makes her directorial debut with her play W.A.G starring her former Fair City colleague and good friend Sorcha Furlong. Following its sell-out tour, W.A.G is a black comedy and modern fable. Set in the lavish surroundings of a sports star’s mansion while he is away, his wife has invited a guest around for a drink and a chat - his mistress. Armed with intimate photos of the mistress and a threat to leak the story to the newspapers - W.A.G is ready to fight for her marriage to the death. ‘Til murder do us part!

Contains some strong language

Green Light Management Ltd presents

Travels with my CelloAn Evening with Julian Lloyd WebberA unique opportunity to spend an intimate evening with one of the world’s most renowned musicians! Julian will perform favourite classics, accompanied by Pam Chowhan on piano, including Bach, Fauré, Saint-Saëns and Debussy as well as by his father William and brother Andrew. Julian will also reminisce on his many collaborations with musicians as diverse as Yehudi Menuhin, Joaquin Rodrigo, jazz greats Cleo Laine and Stéphane Grappelli as well as Elton John and, of course, his brother Andrew. Julian will invite the audience to ask him questions in the second half of the evening.A must for all music lovers!

’Put simply, this is just marvellous cello playing.’ BBC Music Magazine

Beezneez Theatre Company presents

ScorpionA new play by John McDwyerJohn McDwyer’s new play is a searing, honest appraisal of life at the end of the Celtic Tiger. Three Sales Managers meet in their Sales Director’s office, ostensibly to meet their new Managing Director but, in fact, to meet their future. For some, that is more promising than for others. As they await their call, they ‘bat the breeze’ and in scenes rich in uncompromising dialogue they fight for position and score points on one another without fear or favour. Scorpion delivers a bang up to date commentary on the state of Ireland in the current climate.

Please note there is no interval in this play.

MusicFebruaryFeb 1stMain Auditorium 8pm€30 & €28 concession

DramaFebruaryFri 8th - Sat 9thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20 & €16 concessionSuperSaver €10 Fri 8th

Drama

Youth Arts

JanuaryThurs 31st Jan - Sat 2nd FebLoose End Studio 8:15pm

€16 & €12 concession

Lisa Richards Agency presents

David O’DohertySeize the David O’DohertyWinner: 2008 Edinburgh Comedy AwardLife is a marathon, not a sprint. But it is a sort of marathon that you really have to sprint. And there are hurdles and weights to lift. And swimming. And shooting. Life is basically The Olympics. But at the end you don’t get a medal, you die.

‘A national treasure’ The Irish TimesComedyFebruarySat 2ndMain Auditorium 8pm

€18 & €16 concession

Joe Dolan Promotions presents

My Brother Joe:The Joe Dolan StoryMy Brother Joe is the title of a new live concert show featuring Ben Dolan, brother of the late, and much loved entertainer, Joe Dolan. Throughout his singing career, Joe Dolan’s energetic and charismatic stage performances thrilled audiences throughout the world. His brother Ben shared the stage with his younger brother for 47 fun-filled years. Who better than Ben to tell the stories behind Joe’s songs, and highlight Joe’s successful singing career. ’No Show Like A Joe Show’ was always used to describe Joe’s live shows and how they used to put people in a happy mood - My Brother Joe hopes to do the same. ‘Ben Dolan is a great storyteller… Who better to tell the story of the great Joe Dolan, than his brother Ben, who was by his side in showbusiness for over 40 years’ Sunday World

MusicFebruaryThurs 7thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20

JanuaryMain AuditoriumThurs 24th & Fri 25th 12pmSat 26th 3pm & 8pm

€10 & €5 concession

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Drama

Music

Music

Pat Egan Sound Ltd presents

An Evening withPhil CoulterCelebrating 45 Years in MusicUp in that Pantheon inhabited by the biggest selling recording artists of all time in Ireland, rubbing shoulders with Bono and the Boys, you might be surprised to bump into Phil Coulter. You shouldn’t be! He has contributed at least four titles to the list of Great Irish Songs - the anthems The Town I Loved So Well and Ireland’s Call and the haunting Scorn Not His Simplicity and Steal Away.Join Phil and his special guest Geraldine Branagan for an evening of song to help celebrate his 45 years in music.

MusicMarchSun 10thMain Auditorium 8pm

€25

Rick Swann presents

Satchmo2012 and 2013 have been a busy 2 years for trumpeter Rick Swann. With appearances around the UK, Europe and USA on stages such as London’s Royal Albert Hall, Belfast’s Odyssey Arena and as lead trumpet onboard RMS Queen Mary 2. This March Rick is embarking on a new venture, Satchmo promises to be a sensational theatre debut showcasing the iconic life and music of world renowned jazz musician Louis Satchmo Armstrong. With a line-up to include jazz musicians such as John Trotter (trombone) and Gay Mclntyre (clarinet), as well as a richly talented rythm section, this show will be a night to remember.‘The next golden trumpet player fromNorthern Ireland’ BBC Radio

Bull Alley presents

1. The Rover Part Two Written by Aphra Behn Directed by Niall JordanAnother bawdy romp through the 17th century, (unconnected to Part One) this is a sequel to her earlier triumph. One of the original bodice-rippers of comedy.

2. The DevilsWritten by John Whiting Directed by Simon ManahanA play of terrifying power as the inhabitants of a convent show signs of possession and havoc, where torture and murder are wreaked. Suitable for ages 16+ years. Contains adult content and some strong language.

John Scottus School presents

The Magic FluteThe MusicalMozart’s Magic Flute has been brilliantly adapted so that it can be performed by young people and will be appealing to an audience of all ages. The music is still Mozart’s but has been carefully and lovingly abridged by our Head of Music, Fran Dempsey (those of a certain age will remember Fortycoats from the Golden Age of RTE Television!), while the script has been rethought and rewritten by the imaginative Joe O’Donnell.Expect a musically enchanting extravaganza set in a circus with princes, maidens (awaiting rescue), ninjas, dragons, unscrupulous bankers and the evil Queen of the Night herself.

MarchFri 1stMain Auditorium 8pm

€20 & €16 concessionEarly Bird Offer: €15 if purchased before Feb 1st

March1. Tues 5th - Sat 9th 2. Tues 12th - Sat 16thLoose End Studio 7.30pm

€13 & 10 concession

MarchWed 6th - Fri 8thMain Auditorium 8pm

€15€50 for a family of 4

Dance

Music

MarchTues 12thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20 & €16 concession

MarchFri 15th - Sat 16thMain Auditorium 8pm

€18 & €15 concession

CoisCéim Dance Theatre presents

PageantBy David Bolger & Muirne BloomerHave you ever made a spectacle of yourself?  Walking the tightrope of life, jumping through hoops, bending over backwards to please, there is pageantry in everything we do. Inspired by life and the extra-ordinary of the everyday, Pageant celebrates the performer in us all.Dancing to a powerful score with music from Bowie to Ravel, Pageant’s stellar cast will delight audiences with their passion and pathos as they weave an exhilarating journey from choreographic mayhem through to military precision. This show is not to be missed from the award-winning CoisCéim Dance Theatre who recently thrilled audiences for Culture Night 2012.‘CoisCéim are producing some of the most thought-provoking dance theatre around’ Scotland on Sunday

The Legend of Luke KellyReturning from an 11 date tour of Germany with folk legends, The Dubliners, Chris Kavanagh will bring his acclaimed Legend of Luke Kelly show back to the Civic Theatre. Lead singer Chris bears a remarkable resemblance to Luke while his singing talent captures the depth and passion of the great man. He is joined onstage by the accomplished musicians that make up The Patriots. Over the past 10 years they have amazed audiences following powerful sell-out performances in prominent Irish venues with the regular attendance of the Kelly family. In 2009 to mark Luke’s 25th anniversary, Chris and co-writer (Hilary Kavanagh) composed a song entitled Voice of the People to celebrate his life. An album of original songs will be available at the concert.Early booking recommended

Comedy

Drama

Big Guerilla Productions presents

The Sand ParkBy Seamus O’RourkeThe Sand Park is the sometimes hilarious account of how big-hearted Offaly farmer James Anthony Lowery, a man in his mid-fifties, came to terms with the death of his son fifteen years ago and now, more recently, that of his wife Rose. It’s a play about rural Irish life and the way we cope with the inevitable. It’s a play about how life and death, humour, love and sadness all live in the same house together. And then a strange thing happens…Funny, uplifting and real, The Sand Park is a new play written and performed by Seamus O’Rourke, following on from the success of his sell-out hit comedy Victor’s Dung, which played 95 performances to packed houses around the country. “We are taken on a roller coaster ride, I cried, I laughed but as with all of O’Rourke’s work I left the theatre with a lot to think about.”Charlie McGettigan

Collapsing Horse Theatre presents

Monster/ClockA play on time MONSTER/CLOCK expounds the life of Toby, a castigated monster and apprentice watchmaker, who finds his world blown apart by a raid on his workshop and the kidnapping of his mentor and guardian. He is forced to flee from the safety of his desk into the vast steampunk fantasy world that awaits him outside his door.In so doing, Toby discovers that there are many more hands at work than he suspected and he may be but a cog in the grand nefarious machinations of his mysterious assailant.‘This production is wise beyond its years. Brisk, smart and immersive, Monster/Clock could travel as far as the adventures that lie within it.’ The Irish Times

Tom Kelly Promotions presents

Brendan GraceThe greatest family comedian of his generation presents 41 years in the comedy business and most of this time at the very top of his profession. Brendan’s latest show features some brand new material and some old favourites from his vast repertoire including The Father of the Bride and The Chinese Takeaway. His sense of timing and ability to read an audience is without equal. A brilliant character actor, his Bottler character is legendary and is now featured at every performance. Brendan is also known for his hilarious appearance in Father Ted when he played the part of a drinking, smoking, troublemaker extraordinaire Father Fintan Stack.

An ideal Christmas gift - Early booking advised

DramaFebruaryWed 20th - Sat 23rdLoose End Studio 8:15pm

€16 & €12 concessionSuperSaver €10 Wed 20th

FebruaryTues 26th - Wed 27thMain Auditorium 8pm

€30EarlyBird: 2 for €50if purchased before Dec 23rd

FebruaryFri 22nd - Sat 23rdMain Auditorium 7.30pm

Matinee Fri 22nd 12pm€15 & €10 concession€40 for a family of 4

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Drama

Drama

IT Tallaght Drama Society presents

Cash on DeliveryBy Michael CooneyEric Swan lost his job some years ago and, unable to find new work, he was delighted to cash a social security cheque that arrived in his mail addressed to a former neighbor, Rupert Thompson. Assuming his identity he continues this routine, however....he will soon find out that ending this rouse is a lot harder then he could ever imagine. 

Cowslip Productions presents

The DealBy Thomas ClareThe Deal is a black comedy/rural farce based around the lives of the McQuirk brothers and the problems surrounding the death of their dominant elderly mother. Mickey Moe as the eldest stands to inherit the house and farm, however apple of the mother’s eye, Andy has other ideas.  A spanner is thrown into the works when local solicitor and undertaker Mr. Downey shows up with words from beyond the grave. A powerful cast led by Aisling O’Neill (aka Carol from Fair City) provide a great night’s entertainment, full of fun and laughter. Not to be missed!‘This charming comedy combines old style humour with sharp modern wit. Think J.B. Keane meetsFr. Ted!’ Liz Lloyd (Director)

MarchWed 27th - Sat 30thLoose End Studio 7.45pm

€12 & €7 concession

MarchTues 26th - Sat 30thMain Auditorium 8pm

€20 & €16 concessionSuperSaver €10 Tues 26th

How to Book:By Phone: 01 4627477Visa, Mastercard & Laser are accepted.Tickets are held at the Box Office for collection. There is no phone booking fee.Online: www.civictheatre.ieNote: there is a €1 online booking fee per ticketIn Person: Visit our Box Office Team and chat to them about our calendar of events.Opening hours are: 10am - 6pm Mon - Sat10am - 8pm on performance nightsPlease note that only tickets for that evening’s performance can be booked between 6pm - 8pm. Should there be a Sunday performance, box office will open 2 hours prior to the performance.Ways to Save€10 Opening Night Tickets: Available for many showsEarly Bird Tickets:Available for any night of the week if you book 28 days in advance. If booking online, enter the promo code EARLYBIRD to avail of this ticket price. Concession Tickets:Available to students, Equity members, under 18s, the unemployed and senior citizens to certain shows.Group Bookings:A discount of 10% is available for groups of ten or more to certain productions (please check with the Box Office at time of booking). Special rates for schools and groups are available to selected shows; please contact [email protected] for more information.Terms & ConditionsRefunds & Cancellations: Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless an event is cancelled. Should an event be cancelled, you will

be offered a full refund.Latecomers : Latecomer admission is not guaranteed although offered where possible.Children: All children, including infants, must have a ticket for an individual seat to comply with fire regulations.Gift Vouchers Valid for our entire varied and award-winning programme throughout the year including drama, comedy, music, ballet, opera, contemporary dance and children’s theatre, Civic Theatre gift vouchers steal the show when it comes to choice. Gift Vouchers can be purchased from the box office in any denomination from €5, €10, €20, €30, €50 &€100 and do not have an expiry date. Data Protection Policy Once you have booked tickets for the Civic Theatre your details will be held on our database. From time to time, we may send you information about the Civic Theatre and its programme of events. If you don’t wish to receive this information tell us at the time of booking or email [email protected] Civic Theatre has a loop system for people with hearing difficulties, designated seating in the main auditorium, lift, accessible toilet facilities and reserved parking and ramp access to the Theatre for the disabled attending evening and Saturday matinee performances.  Please advise the Box Office of your requirements when booking. It is not possible to book wheelchair accessible seating online. Bistro & BarA full bar service is available before the show and during the interval. Patrons can pre-order their interval drinks before the performance. The bistro is open daily from 10am - 7.30pm. Ph 01 4627550

Booking & Information The Civic Theatre is located in Tallaght at the end of the RED Luas line, at the northside of The Square Shopping Centre and beside South Dublin County Council headquarters and the County Library.

Phone: 01 462 7477 Mail: [email protected] Admin: [email protected] our mailing list for special offers and discounts, visit www.civictheatre.ie

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THE SQUAREBUSESFrom the City Centre:54A, 49, 50, 56A, 65, 65B, 77, 77AFrom Dun Laoghaire: 75From Ballyfermot via Clondalkin: 76

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